What’s going on guys? Take a good look at the head rest below from a new BMW M3. Tiger power!

No, this isn’t a joke. For us, we get an understated nine thousand dollar special paint job. China gets a crazy orange M3 Tiger Edition with headrests pulled from the blankets being sold at the local Flea Market.

Seriously, this is not a joke. In fact, BMW’s confirmed it’s real and shared specs. The Tiger theme is to celebrate the “Year of the Tiger?” Here’s what you get for a little more yuan:

Hmm, I don’t know about you guys but that orange paintjob actually looks pretty cool. Check it out below. The headrests? Well, we can always change those.

Stay tuned for more updates.

What’s up guys? Today the good folks over at CARiD ordered up a review of their site, and we are here to deliver.

As you may have noticed in the automobile industry, one of the hottest items currently, are the use of LEDs in headlights, especially in stock Audi cars. Their dual rows of daylight running lights set their cars apart instantly.

Well, for all you tuners out there, CARiD now offers LED and Euro style taillights for all your vehicles.

Now I know what you are thinking. Euro taillights, are you kidding me? Trust me, this isn’t the old wannabe Lexus IS chrome cheapy Altezza stuff people used to put on their Civics.

Sorry if I offended anyone. To each their own I say. And CARiD still does carry Altezza lights for you retro folk.

But anyways, the taillights they carry are the latest in automotive lighting technology. They contain fiber optics and feature polycarbonate lenses for optimal durability along with distinctive reflectors for both safety and fashion. Very cool looking.

High tech, huh? The fiber optic strips act as running lights while the LEDs provide for the brake lights and turn signals. The best part? Fiber Optic taillights burn more efficiently and last longer than OEM ones.

But don’t get me wrong. that’s not the only thing they sell. CARiD sell many other automotive accessories. The company offers custom and OEM car accessories for both interior and exterior custom styling, performance and comfort.

So, check them out.

Hi guys, check out this Bimmer!

Yep, that’s right. It is what you think that is. A BMW Z4 Coupe made out of stone, just hanging out on the street in Beijing, China.

You know what’s also cool about the car? It has a full interior as well. Check out the detail on the steering wheel and center console.

I wonder what it is made of exactly? Is that real brick-and-mortar work, or is it just cement made to look like something else? Could be styrofoam for all I know I guess.

Does it drive? Probably not, but then again, the Chinese are pretty damn ingenious people. All I know is, better have your afer life insurance policy paid up.

And how did they do the windows?!?

For our French readers:

Salut les gars, examiner ce Bimmer !

Et comment ont-ils fait les fenêtres ! ?

What’s going on guys? I know that in this economy, everyone is scrambling for money and donating anything is the last thing on everyone’s mind.

Now, I am sure like me, you probably have at least one or more clunkers tucked away in your garage, yard, or storage space. You call it your project car (you’re significant other calls it junk scrape metal). You will get to it soon and restore it to it’s former glory, but one thing happens after another and it just keeps getting pushed further and further back on your listed of priorities.

Well, here’s a thought: donate a car to one of the charitable organizations out there.

You know that homeless person you always pass by and want to help? But you are a bit reluctant because you don’t know if he really is a veteran or just dressed like one? Well if you process car donations through a reputable website, they will not only pick up your car, truck, or van, but get you a hefty tax deduction as well.

Personally, I am inclined to use the good folks over at CarsHelpingVeterans dot Org to donate used cars.

The process is easy, towing is free, and your car donation is 100% tax deductible. Just use their simple online car donation form, schedule an appointment, and viola! Done!

All right guys, stay tuned for more updates. Be safe out there. And charitable.

What’s going on guys? So, I’m loving the V8 power I’m getting from the twin turbo six in the 335i. The Remus exhaust howls. The rims are bad ass. I haven’t seen anyone else with them. But I want to give the car a more aggressive look. Instead of wasting my time with all those junkie bodykits, I decided to do a M3 conversion; quarter panels and all.

Here are some pictures of what the car looks like into Day 2:

All 335i panels were striped off. No fenders, no roof, and no bumpers. Need to have that carbon fiber roof to look genuine. Love that Remus sticking out.

The rear wheel wells have to be replaced but we are going to try to reuse the ones in front. M3 mirrors will also be swapped in for the 335i ones.

The bottom of the quarter panels have been cut to receive the wider M3 ones. They will be welded together.

Stay tuned for more updates folks.

Hey guys, I am going shy away from writing about Remus exhausts and talk about a problem we as drivers have been facing. 2009 was a bad year for many of us in the automobile industry. With record low sales, repossessions, and record bankruptcy filings, buying new vehicles was the last thing on everyone’s mind.

Let’s do a quick recap of 2009, to prove my point. 2009 saw the birth and death of the disastrous Cash for Clunkers fiasco. Yes, dealers were able to move a few new models in the beginning, only to have the irresponsible default again on the new loans. Motorcycle sales were so poor that many Japanese manufacturers decided not to import 2010 models because the 2009 models were still sitting on showroom floors!

So, this brings me to my concern. What happens to auto insurance companies when no one is buying any new vehicles? Sure, people still have to insure their old cars, but with the economy the way it is, they probably stick with liability coverage only. With less new auto loan companies requiring full coverage, the insurance companies are making less money.

Enter discount auto insurance offered by online companies. By moving business online, companies cut out many costs associated with traditional offices. No office rent means less supply costs. No office equals less employees to pay. Employees working from home will use their own computers. Etc. etc.

But with so many of these discount auto insurance boutiques opening up, the quality of service tends to take a downward spiral. No more one-on-one face time with your insurance adjuster, because time is money, and they have many other clients. And with profits being razor thin, companies tend to watch out only for themselves, which in turn hurts the customer.

My point, and advice? Stick with the larger, more established auto insurance companies, if you can afford it. When and if you should be in an accident, it will pay off. However, if like the rest of the millions of other Americans, you are strapped for cash, and are a relatively safe driver, then by all means, try one of the discount auto insurance companies online.

If nothing else, they usually have great websites that are chock full of free information. Most of these discount auto insurance websites have different pages on how to apply for discounts, what to do if you need to file a claim, etc, etc.

What’s up guys? With an all new BMW Z4 for 2010, the guys over at Remus decided to put their all new exhaust design on the new roadster. They call it the new StreetRace Double tail pipe Ø 2.99″. Check it out in detail below.

The rear silencer with two tail pipes Ø 84 mm Street Race system fits both the Cabrio sDrive 30i 3.0l as well as the 25i 2.5l.

Here is a close up shot.

Stay tuned for more updates folks!

What’s up guys? I just want to let you guys know that we have the Remus HyperCone for the all new BMW S1000rr in stock. Looks like an awesome exhaust system for an awesome motorcycle!

The HyperCone comes in a Stainless Steel sleeve or a titanium one: your choice.

Hi guys, I’m here today for an update on our 2005 BMW Z4 3.0. The car currently has 37,000 miles on it and the brake pad light came on the other day. Thinking that it was a great time to upgrade with some aftermarket stuff, I hit the forums in search of some cool products.

The result? I ended up forking out uber dinero for genuine BMW rotors, sensors, and brake pads. Why? It’s a daily freeway driver, and it’s better to be safe than take a chance on some unknown company aftermarket products. You can see the new system in the picture below. Sorry for the dirty rim…

I’m sure you guys know how to bed or break in a new system but here are some quick steps for those who don’t know:

Step 1: Go to a smooth, flat road with no traffic.

Step 2: Accelerate to 30mph.

Step 3: Firmly step on the brakes and allow the vehicle to stop. DO NOT allow the brakes to lock.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have completed about 20 stops. Allow cooling periods between stops to bed the brakes properly.

Stay tuned for more updates!

What’s up guys? So now that we have exhausts installed on most our staff cars, and growling like ferocious beasts I might add, we are looking into some engine tuning options. After scouring the online forums and stores, I came upon some interesting options to up car performance.

To increase automotive performance and fuel economy, the popular option nowadays is a performance chip. It’s a good idea too, to install an engine chip. It will probably be able to smooth out any choppiness that the Remus exhausts may have added. First up is probably our Z4s. In terms of general fuel economy, they both have the worst MPG. And we have a sneaky suspicion that the performance products we have added did gain more horsepower, but lowered fuel economy.

The 335i has been tuned like crazy across the Bimmer forums. Companies like Vishnu, Dinan, and JB2 have been fighting for the top spot. There are more options for the Z4s, like Ac Schnitzer, Hartge, and Hamman. The Nissan has more options. Check them out at Engine Performance Chip.

Stay tuned, and we’ll be back soon!